The legend of perhaps the most famous person in Green Bay history will grow with the creation of the Palma Vincentiana, measuring 3 inches across.

The medallion � the Vincent Award �bears the likeness of Vince Lombardi as if he were a victorious, laurel-crowned hero in Roman times.

�I think it looks awesome,� said Kevin Quinn, director of the national �Sport and Society in America� conference that St. Norbert College and the Green Bay Packers will host May 26-28.

At least four medallions will be given to winners in photo and film judging at the conference. Ten medallions are being made at a cost of about $10,000, Quinn said.

The makers expect the medallions to be prized.

�When I show people this, they say, �Wow, that's cool, I want one,'� said Nick Patton, the St. Norbert graphic artist who designed the medallion. �I guess that's the first reaction you want to get from making an award.�

Patton's response to those who want a medallion: �Well, you can't have one. You've got to earn it.�

The Lombardi family approved of the image for use solely on an award. The medallions are not for sale.

At the first meeting about creating a medallion, the thinking was, �We want something that's going to be emblematic of the relationship between the Packers and St. Norbert, and it was pretty quick that Lombardi was going to be the choice,� Quinn said.

The medallion's Roman coin concept stems from Bill Bohne, longtime St. Norbert art professor.

�We felt all along this is not going to be irreverent, but at the same time we didn't want it to become too super pompous,� Bohne said.

That certainly is the case on the reverse side of the medallion. On it is a line in Latin: �Quod nefas ibi accidit.�

It's the translation of a Lombardi sideline rant at his team: �What the hell's going on out here?�

That was part of Lombardi's persona in his push for excellence, Quinn said.

�I think that gives it the right tone,� Patton said. �When you look at this thing, it's very Roman, very serious looking. And then to have that little tag line in there just gives it the right tone, I feel.�

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